Strudwick, 43, has worked for United since 2007 and was a key part of Sir Alex Ferguson’s backroom staff, along with Mike Phelan, Rene Meulensteen and Carlos Queiroz. The popular practitioner has worked in pro football for more than 20 years and was with the England team from 2001 to 2003.

There has been contact between the FAW and United, but the club does not want Strudwick to leave. Things are likely to come to a head in the next week.